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Lok Sabha passes Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2016

The Lok Sabha has passed the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill 2016 to pave the way for employers in the textile sector to avail of the income tax benefit....

August 11, 2016

Union Government constitutes Amitabh Kant committee to review e-commerce rules

The Union Government has decided to set up a committee to look at easing the policy regime for e-commerce players, including the rules for foreign direct investment (FDI)....

August 11, 2016

Union Cabinet approves MoU between India and South Africa in the field of Tourism

The Union Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and South Africa for cooperation in the field of Tourism. Decision...

August 11, 2016

K M Hanumantharayappa assumes charge as Chairman of Central Silk Board

K M Hanumantharayappa has assumed charge as the new Chairman of Central Silk Board (CSB), for a period of three years. He is the 25th Chairman of the...

August 11, 2016

Facts About Odiya Literature

Important Facts and Figures about Odiya Literature are as follows: Charyapadas Charyapada is considered to be the earliest extant work in the field of Bengali, Assamese, Odiya as...

August 11, 2016

GI Protected Wood, Glass, Paper, Stone, Ivory etc. Artworks

Various art products of India involving wood, glass, paper, stone, ivory etc. are as follows: Sikki Grass Work of Bihar Sikki grass crafts are various handicrafts that are...

August 11, 2016

August 10: World Bio-fuel Day

The International Biodiesel Day (or World Bio-fuel Day) is observed every year on August 10 to create awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels. Significance of the day:...

August 10, 2016

NITI Aayog inks pact with US EIA to set up portal on energy data

The NITI Aayog has inked a pact with US Energy Information Administration (EIA) in a step to set up a portal to host all the data related to...

August 10, 2016

Union Cabinet approves The Lokpal and Lokayuktas (Amendment) Bill, 2016

The Union Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval Lokayuktas (Amendment) Bill, 2016. The Bill seeks to amend Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 which provides for establishment of...

August 10, 2016

Union Cabinet approves Agreement between the India and Croatia on Economic Cooperation

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for signing and ratification of an Agreement between India and Croatia on Economic Cooperation. Decision in this regard was taken by...

August 10, 2016

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